El Pais Del Sur

Big Sur,
oak and redwood
and open chapparel,
fragile groves of bay & laurel-
run wild
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Bowen Avatar
July 14, 2009 at 7:36 PM
Although it may not be MY CALIFORNIA you were describing....but it really describes that forrest/mountainous terain....of many destinations....so I take back the comment that it was such knowledge of CALI....it just initially...made me think of CALIFORNIA when I read it....Either way...It's good writting friend....very nice Cinquain~....your friend Jane
Bowen Avatar
July 14, 2009 at 7:32 PM
Bellowing your expertise and knowlege of the California I know and loooooove! Beautiful Brian! Fantastic piece of redwood and laurel!!!! Nice descriptive words....
Wilson Avatar
July 14, 2009 at 2:15 PM
Brian, that's perfect for Big Sur. I take it you've visited?
Golden Avatar
July 14, 2009 at 9:06 AM
The tone you create here is one of warm invitation. You have a gift for bringing the sensual wonders of nature to life with your intricately structured pieces. Very well done, Brian! Donna
Brown Avatar
July 14, 2009 at 4:31 AM
Brian, didn't know what to expect by the title. But came to read it anyways and so glad I did. It is truly beautiful. Thank you for sharing. Love, Carol
Goff Avatar
July 14, 2009 at 3:20 AM
I can smell, feel, move among and touch this incredible Cinquain! Brian, words don't work its so good!! fav jim
Kelly Avatar
July 14, 2009 at 2:42 AM
Wood you believe it , Brian , a poem as lovely as a tree ..... Speaking of which , those three next door are also running wild . Must call the cops , perhaps the " special-branch" .....
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